Hooligan Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Hello from upstate NY Been riding Harleys for the last 20 plus years, my last Jap bike was an 04 FJR 1300. Looking forward to my new MT 07 coming in early May as I want to get back to a lighter and more nimble platform. It was a close call between the trident 660 and the SV 650 which are also both excellent imho. Looking here for good recommendations on mods and personalisation as well as shortcuts on maintenance etc. I have some reading of past threads to explore and I am sure to have some questions BTW what is the best motor oil ? Just kidding. Thanks in advance 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member bornagainbiker Posted April 15, 2022 Premium Member Share Posted April 15, 2022 Welcome to the forum. Give Respect To Get Respect https://jeff-galbraith.pixels.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyribs Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Welcome to the forum! FJR 1300. Oof. That's a big girl. Your MT is gonna feel so light. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Jim Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Hi Hooligan, welcome! Ride it for a month or 18 before you thing about changing anything. What part of the world are you in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartman5impson Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Like Jim said, ride it for a while before you start modding everything, this way you'll appreciate the mods when you upgrade. The #1 mod I would recommend is an exhaust. It makes the bike so much more exciting and fun to ride. The stock exhaust is very boring and quiet but thankfully the crossplane engine in the 07 is (in my opinion) one of the few inline twins that sounds great with a performance exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooligan Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Thanks to all for the welcome Yes, the exhaust is definitely to look at, my hearing is bad enough so loud isn't a plan but efficiency is, fender eliminator, maybe better seat, phone mount, tail bag, grips, quick shifter, mid size black screen. to start. upstate n y troopers have a hard on for bikers in general, especially after market pipes. I have a friend that is a bike guru so ill talk to him about what's practical. I live near Vermont in mountains in bike country so I often hear bikes coming my way at high speeds due to the loud pipes I prefer a stealthy approach when ripping along. Ymmv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo10 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 After a while you might find yourself desperate for some decent suspension. Other, like me, make do with standard. Have fun, you are certainly getting the right bike for that. 1 Just do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooligan Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 I hope so, I will use it mostly for running around for work doing roof estimates and sales calls for my welding alloys so it is a fun way to save money on fuel and keep some miles off my SUV A back pack and a tail bag should be enough most days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooligan Posted April 24, 2022 Author Share Posted April 24, 2022 Well this is awkward. I stopped by the dealer I was waiting on my mt 07 to come in a d they rolled into the showroom a new MT 09. Well I am now riding g a. New MT 09. Good luck and adieu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo10 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Hah! Funny how things turn out sometimes. Enjoy your 09. Just do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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